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How to create a pixel gradient effect in Photoshop
A simple step-by-step tutorial suitable for beginners where you will learn how to create a gradual transition from normal to pixelated effect.
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Open a photograph.
I'll work with the picture of Claire Forlani.
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Press Ctrl + J to duplicate the layer.
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In the menu click Filter, Pixelate and choose Mosaic...
In the Mosaic settings window choose the Cell Size that works for your image and click OK.
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Click the Add layer mask button.
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Choose the Gradient Tool (G for a keyboard shorcut).
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In the toolbar above choose the black to white gradient and then choose the Linear Gradient (see picture).
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Now click and drag the mouse over the image.
You can repeat the step as many times as you want until you are satisfied with the result.
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Choose the Brush Tool (press B for a keyboard shortcut).
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Press D and then X to set the black foreground color.
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Now paint over the areas of the image that you want to "unpixelate".
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A bit of explanation of what we did:
With the layer mask and black brush tool we uncovered the the layer bellow. Imagine you put a paper over a picture and you make holes in it. The picture bellow will be visible through those holes. That's how the layer mask an black colored brush tool work.
If you choose a white foreground color for the brush tool you will fill the layer with pixels again, it works the opposite way of the black color. Try it out.
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